“The Treaty” is a good reminder that Parks and Recreation has a heck of a lot more continuity and overall story than The Office these days. The episode continues from last week’s episode with plenty of Leslie and Ben drama as well as Tom getting his old job back after the crash of Entertainment 720. I like Tom in a more serious role, being semi-useful, in contrast to constant Entertainment 720 hyping.
The main thing I wanted to comment on was Chris. He’s the most problematic character on the show–oblivious yet not as heartwarming as Andy, visible yet not contributing to the main stories. In “The Treaty,” he feels more complete. He’s able to notice sarcasm and, for once, is able to sit down and have a meaningful conversation. As a plus, the person he sits down with is Ann, who was in a relationship with him and is still troubled.
Score: 8.9/10
